Islamic Education Leader for Pre-K–12

ISLA; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ISLA in Birmingham, AL seeks a Principal who will serve as the academic and instructional leader for Pre-K–12 Islamic and general education, fostering a spiritually grounded, rigorous, and nurturing environment rooted in Islamic values.

The role requires overseeing curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and staff management while engaging families and the wider community to advance student growth and school excellence.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership is required.
• Minimum 5 years of school leadership experience in K-12 is preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and instructional leadership.
• Commitment to Islamic values, character-building, and community service.
• Ability to lead diverse teams, solve problems, and manage conflict.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Islamic educational philosophy and Arabic/Islamic studies.
• Experience with K-12 accreditation processes (e.g., AdvancED/Cognia, CISNA) and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Pre-K to 12th grade curriculum (Islamic and general studies).
• Promote instructional excellence and differentiated teaching strategies across all grades.
• Ensure effective use of assessment data to improve student achievement.
• Implement and monitor academic intervention and enrichment programs.
• Lead school accreditation and compliance processes.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support teaching and support staff.
• Build a mission-aligned faculty culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Organize and lead regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and performance reviews.
• Promote a positive, disciplined, and inclusive school climate across all grade levels.
• Enforce consistent behavior policies grounded in Islamic values.
• Support holistic development including academic, spiritual character, and leadership growth.
• Ensure open, transparent communication with parents and guardians.
• Promote active family involvement in school life and Islamic programming.
• Serve as a spiritual and educational role model to students and the community.
• Collaborate with the Head of School on school-wide planning, facilities, enrollment, and fundraising.
• Participate in Board meetings, quarterly reporting on academic progress, staffing, and key issues.
• Plan school calendar, daily schedules, testing timelines, and classroom assignments.

Skills

Curriculum development

Assessment leadership

Differentiated instruction

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

ISLA in Birmingham, AL seeks a Principal who will serve as the academic and instructional leader for Pre-K–12 Islamic and general education, fostering a spiritually grounded, rigorous, and nurturing environment rooted in Islamic values.

The role requires overseeing curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and staff management while engaging families and the wider community to advance student growth and school excellence.